The Family Justice Restoration and Due Process Act of 2026 establishes due process rights in child protective services cases.

The Family Justice Restoration and Due Process Act of 2026 amends West Virginia law to create the Child Protective Services Due Process and Child Protection Act. This act mandates that all proceedings affecting parental rights must occur in a court of record and be recorded for appeal. It requires courts to protect the privacy and dignity of children and parents in cases involving allegations of sexual abuse or assault. The act also mandates that all Child Protective Services testimony, reports, or recommendations must be sworn under oath and subject to penalties of perjury.

The Family Justice Restoration and Due Process Act of 2026 establishes due process rights in child protective services cases.

The Family Justice Restoration and Due Process Act of 2026 amends West Virginia law to create the Child Protective Services Due Process and Child Protection Act. This act mandates that all proceedings affecting parental rights must occur in a court of record and be recorded for appeal. It requires courts to protect the privacy and dignity of children and parents in cases involving allegations of sexual abuse or assault. The act also mandates that all Child Protective Services testimony, reports, or recommendations must be sworn under oath and subject to penalties of perjury.